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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.68, 8,440.08 and 2,462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.68, 8,440.08 and 2,462.55 is: 3,694.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.68 : 8,440.08 = 2,462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.68/8,440.08 = 2,462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.68x = 8,440.08 × 2,462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.68x = 20,784,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,784,106.69/5,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.51

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